Over 100 flood alerts are currently in place across England
After a week of being battered by rain, London is set for a few days of more settled conditions over the weekend – however nine days of rain are set to hit the capital from Wednesday (November 19). There are currently over 100 flood alerts in place across England, with the Midlands, North and South West particularly affected.
There are also three flood warnings in place – one in Keswick and two in Carlisle. Currently, the closest flood alert to London is on the Upper River Colne and Radlett Brook in Hertfordshire.
A flood warning is issued by the Environment Agency when they think flooding is expected and action is required, while alerts are where flooding is possible and people should prepare. The country has been pelted with heavy rain over the last week and its effects are beginning to show.
You can see all the flood alerts near you by using our interactive map.
Flood alerts are currently in place in multiple major cities, including the Upper Ouse in York. There are also alerts on the Trent and Lower Derwent, impacting both Derby and Nottingham.
Alerts on the Upper Thame and Rea could impact Birmingham and the Black Country, while alerts for the River Soar may impact Leicester.
On their website, the Met Office said: “Storm Claudia is expected to bring heavy rain during Friday into early Saturday that may lead to some flooding and disruption.”
The site adds: “Storm Claudia, previously named by the Spanish Meteorological Service, will bring rain north through Thursday evening and night, becoming prolonged and heavy throughout Friday, before slowly easing into Saturday morning. Strong easterly winds will accompany this rain.”
It continues: “Accumulations of 30-50 mm are expected quite widely, with some places receiving 60-80 mm, and in excess of 100 mm over east-facing hills in southeast Wales. This, following recent wet weather, is likely to lead to surface water and river flooding impacts. Separate amber warnings have been issued where the likelihood of impacts is higher.”
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